The Falcons Explanation Of Why They Drafted Michael Penix Makes Even Less Sense Than The Actual Decision
by BroBible
BroBible— The Atlanta Falcons were responsible for the biggest shock of the first round of the 2024 NFL Draft on Thursday night as they surprisingly selected University of Washington quarterback Michael Penix Jr. with the 8th overall pick. The reason the Penix pick is so shocking is the Falcons just gave 36-year-old signal-caller Kirk Cousins a […]
Newsweek—Atlanta Falcons Make Shocking Pick, Draft QB Michael Penix Jr. No. 8 Overall in 2024 NFL Draft. The Atlanta Falcons have made the biggest surprise selection of the 2024 NFL Draft.With the No. 8 overall selection, the team drafted quarterback Michael Penix Jr. out of Washington.Penix finished second in Heisman trophy voting in 2023 behind LSU's quarterback Jayden Daniels, who was selected No. 2 overall by the Washington Commanders.The Falcons were widely expected to take edge rusher Dallas Turner out of Alabama, however, they instead selected a quarterback despite signing Kirk Cousins to a...
www.totalprosports.com—VIDEO: Cameras Caught Falcons GM Terry Fontenot Awkwardly Trying To Explain To Team Owner Arthur Blank Why They Made The Bizarre Decision To Draft Michael Penix Jr. 8th Overall. The NFL Draft isn’t over yet, but the Atlanta Falcons picking quarterback Michael Penix Jr. in the first round will probably go down as the event’s biggest shocker. The former Washington Huskies star is going to ATL to be Kirk Cousins’ backup, and the veteran QB is said to be very upset about it, especially …
ESPN—Michael Penix Jr. taken by Falcons in NFL draft surprise. The Falcons selected quarterback Michael Penix Jr. with the No. 8 pick in the NFL draft Thursday.